Salat al-Ummiya: What is the Salat Recited During Tarawih Prayer?
Salat al-Ummiya is a significant remembrance consisting of supplications made for the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his family. It is recited in Mawlid ceremonies, Sufi zikr gatherings, visits to sacred relics, and every four rak’ahs during Tarawih prayers. These salutations are typically performed by muezzins in mosques.
Salat al-Ummiya Between Rak’ahs of Tarawih Prayer
The recitation of Salat al-Ummiya between every four rak’ahs during the Tarawih prayer is an expression of our respect and gratitude to the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Pronunciation of Salat al-Ummiya
The pronunciation of Salat al-Ummiya is as follows:
“Allāhümme salli alâ seyyidinâ Muhammedini’n-nebiyyi’l-ummiyyi wa alâ âlihî wa sahbihî wa sellim.”
The concluding part:
”Allahumme salli ‘alâ seyyidinâ Muhammedin-illezî câe bi hakki’l mübîn wa erseltehû rahmetel-lil-‘âlemîn.”
Meaning of Salat al-Ummiya
The meaning of this salutation is as follows:
“O Allah, send blessings (du’a of mercy) upon our Master, the Prophet Muhammad, who is the unlettered prophet, and upon his family and companions, and grant him peace.”
The meaning of the concluding part:
“O Allah, send blessings and peace upon our Master, Muhammad, who has come with a clear truth and has been sent as mercy to all the worlds.”